Are you running a race soon? If yes, keep reading. If you're not, bookmark this post and comeback to it the next time you're tapering for a race. Surviving the taper and handling this time period with grace is sometimes easier than doing the actual peak weeks of training. However, if you plan for the taper as well as you did for the other weeks on your training schedule, you'll reduce … [Read more...] about How to Avoid the Taper Tantrums
5 Ways To Maintain Running Fitness When You Can’t Run
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a training cycle and suddenly you have a hiccup in your plans when a minor injury takes you out of the running game for a few weeks. Although running might be on hold for a week or two, you can still maintain your fitness level so that you are able to start back training without missing out on much. If you have to miss more than a week or two of … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Maintain Running Fitness When You Can’t Run
Marathon Training Week 13: What Needs Improvement
Week 13 of training for the Philly Marathon was a good eye opener. For the most part it was an easy week capped off with a half marathon, which was not easy. My approach to training for the next week is changing a bit. I've been doing some preventative work with my physical therapist over at Finish Line PT. So far I've been able to avoid injury, but I'm not 100% in the clear. My lazy left … [Read more...] about Marathon Training Week 13: What Needs Improvement
Three Workouts That Will Help You Nail a Negative Split on Race Day
There's a lot of talk about negative splitting a race. It's the ideal way to execute a race strategy and is a proven confidence booster. Run the second half of a race faster than the first half and BOOM! You've accomplished something many runners aren't able to do - run a negative split. It sounds simple enough, but in reality it is very difficult to execute on race day. Here are … [Read more...] about Three Workouts That Will Help You Nail a Negative Split on Race Day
Marathon Training: Weeks 11 & 12
Since we last caught up, I feel things are finally turning around. I've been putting in the work and listening to my body. Week 11 was a much needed cutback week and week 12 included the longest run I've completed in two years! By the time I reached this cutback week, I needed a huge mental break. I let go of stressing about my training and decided to stay focused on the fact that I'm not … [Read more...] about Marathon Training: Weeks 11 & 12
10 Steps to Having Your Best Long Run Ever
If you have a long run on your training schedule for this upcoming weekend, then this is especially for you! I want your next long run to be your best long run ever. I have all the steps you need to follow in order to make that happen. 10 Steps to Having Your Best Long Run Ever! 1. Have a strong mental game Treat the long run the same way you do a race. Start thinking about the … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Having Your Best Long Run Ever